Lodge Forge Trading Estate is in Cradley Heath and in Sandwell district. B64 7RW is located in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Forge Trading Estate, Cradley Heath, B64 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2UE, B63 2UB, B64 7BG, B63 2UN, B64 7BB, B63 2PL, B63 2UD, B63 2PP, B64 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B64 7RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.2% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.8% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B64 7RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 60.6% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 19.4% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 53.5% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 9.4% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 20.4% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 24.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.8% | 66.1% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 84.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 85.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Forge Trading Estate was 315.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 219.0% higher than the Cradley Heath and Old Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lodge Forge Trading Estate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cradley Heath and Old Hill and the 37th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lodge Forge Trading Estate, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2018-02-01 | £2,366,376 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Bank Primary School High Street , Quarry Bank DY5 2AD | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyde Green Cafe | 86 Lyde Green, Cradley | 300 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob | 7 Cradley Road | 453 yd | |
| Lin's The Big Breakfast | 76 Graingers Lane | 489 yd | |
| The Porky Blinders - The Pork Shop | 45 High Street | 644 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 31 High Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Inn | 51 Lyde Green, Cradley | 301 yd | |
| The Cherry Wood Smokehouse | 5 Graingers Lane | 535 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | Plough And Harrow, 82 Corngreaves Road | 565 yd | |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge | 95a High Street | 603 yd | |
| Cradley Sports and Social Club | Colley Lane, Cradley | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin's Wok | 52a Cradley Road | 146 yd | |
| Mushy P's Fish and Chips | 89 Colley Lane, Cradley | 232 yd | |
| Joe's Place | 74 Cradley Road | 453 yd | |
| Golden Rice | 71b Cradley Road | 453 yd | |
| Simpson Pizza | 76 Cradley Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 232 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Lower High Street | 513 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 74-75 High Street | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Foxoak Street | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timbertree Primary School (Closed) Graingers Lane | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Timbertree Academy VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Bearmore Playing Field BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.